Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam dam
Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam
The Town of Sylva Water Supply Dam, located in Sylva, North Carolina, serves as a crucial water supply source for the local community. Built in 1973, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, with a total length of 560 feet. With a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing the water resources of the area.
Despite its importance, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risks associated with its operation. However, as of the last inspection in December 2016, the dam was assessed to be in fair condition. With regular inspections and enforcement by regulatory agencies such as the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, the Town of Sylva Water Supply Dam continues to provide essential water supply services while ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
With its location on Dills Branch and oversight by state regulatory agencies, the Town of Sylva Water Supply Dam exemplifies the careful balance between water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact water supplies, dams like this one play a crucial role in ensuring the availability of clean water for the local community. By prioritizing maintenance, inspections, and emergency preparedness, the Town of Sylva demonstrates a commitment to sustainable water resource management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckasegee River At Barker's Creek | 290 cfs | → |
| Tuckasegee River At Sr 1172 Nr Cullowhee | 49 cfs | → |
| Oconaluftee River At Birdtown | 215 cfs | → |
| Tuckasegee River At Bryson City | 667 cfs | → |
| W F Pigeon R Above Lake Logan Nr Hazelwood | 25 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pigeon River Near Retreat | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam.
Boat launches
- Great Smoky Mountains Expressway 5453, Jackson County
- Church Street Jackson County
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
- Canada Road 14091, Tuckasegee
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
Campgrounds
- Fort Wilderness Rv Park And Campground
- Tow String Horse Camp
- Balsam Mountain Campground
- Balsam Mountain - Great Smoky Mountains
- Smokemont - Smoky Mountains National Park
- Smokemont Campground
Fishing spots
- Bear Creek Lake
- Birchfield Branch
- Augerhole Branch
- Massey Branch Fishing Pier
- Santeetlah Lake
- Bailey Branch
Paddle runs
- Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Natahala Powerhouse To Lake Fontana (River Mile 4)
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver
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About Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam
Where does the data for Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam.